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Windows Imaging Components - MSI errorsRunning win7 64 bit.
I had a system crash several days ago. Brought on by my tinkering with a software called 'Virtualbox'. (a virtualization tool from Oracle/solairs)
Afterwards when I booted back up, dialogs came up that eventually lead to a semi system - restore, where windows automatically...

General Discussion

Disabling Windows components errorswhen i attempt to disable Windows fax and scan and internet printing client an error appears and all it says is that an error occured and no changes were made. it then prompts for a reboot as if something happened. just did this install last week and finally have everything how i want it minus...

General Discussion

Ugrading components and I'm new to Windows 7I have an HP that I bought in 2008 and I have purchased a new motherboard, cpu, and ram to replace the old ones. None of the old ones are broken, I just felt like upgrading and wanted the experience of doing it myself. I currently have Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit and have purchased the Windows...

Windows Updates & Activation

Removing Windows ComponentsI want to get rid of some things that came with the OS like Media Player and Internet Explorer to name two. What is the safest way to do this and would it in any way cause the OS as a whole to become unstable.
Thanks!

Customization

Completely remove windows components?Does anyone have any information on how to COMPLETELY REMOVE the following components? Not just disable/turn off, i want them GONE, i have no need for them.
Windows Firewall
Windows Defender
I'm behind a cisco hardware firewall, i do not need firewall, it just consumes memory/resources and...